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HS55 FRZ

2005 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,019 mi
Last recorded179,019 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito113,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS55 FRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2014 179,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 179,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 102,027 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 102,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,452 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 93,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,794 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 130,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 69,008 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,007 miles

high level brake light not working, slight wear to brake pedal rubber, various minor scratckes to bodywork, tyre tread depths; both front 8.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 205/65/16c

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,347 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 3mm.

tyre size: 205/65/16C.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HS55 FRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 113,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HS55 FRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HS55 FRZ registered?

HS55 FRZ is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is HS55 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS55 FRZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HS55 FRZ have outstanding finance?

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